Financial Controller

Michael Page; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company seeks a proactive Financial Controller to drive financial performance and cost management. Reporting to senior leadership, the role emphasizes cost control, process improvement, and collaboration with engineering teams. The candidate should possess strong accounting skills and leadership abilities, with a significant focus on strategic financial insights in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Lease car option available (salary sacrifice scheme)

Flexible hybrid working policy (1 to 2 days on site)

Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams and managing costs.
• Comfortable developing and improving financial systems.
• Collaborative approach in complex financial structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control for technology units focusing on budgets.
• Oversee cost management processes and project allocations.
• Support strategic initiatives including budgeting and process optimisation.

Skills

People Management

Cost Management

Strategic Thinking

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

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This is not a traditional commercial finance role - it is primarily cost-focused, with strong involvement in managing central costs including R&D, engineering, and corporate overheads. You will report into senior leadership and provide insightful, strategic financial support with a clear focus on cost control and process improvement.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Financial Controller to join a leading global manufacturing company. This key role focuses on financial control and cost management, supporting R&D and engineering teams across multiple business units.

Description

Lead financial control for technology business units, focusing on budget management, cost reporting, and variance analysis.

Oversee and develop the cost management processes, including charge-out rates and project time allocation for engineering teams.

Partner closely with senior stakeholders (C-suite) to deliver accurate, timely financial insights.

Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, year-end reporting, and process optimisation.

Collaborate with tax teams to streamline complex cost structures and financial processes.

Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools; support the ongoing SAP transformation project.

Profile

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

Strong people management skills, ideally with experience leading small teams.

Comfortable operating in a hands-on role where systems and processes may require development and improvement.

Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and support complex financial structures.

Familiarity with SAP or large ERP systems is desirable.

Strategic thinker with the ability to both "run the numbers" and develop the role for greater efficiency and impact.

Job Offer

Salary in the region of £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus bonus.

Lease car option available (salary sacrifice scheme).

Flexible hybrid working policy (1 to 2 days on site).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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